07-Jan-15 Flexible wearable embedded systems and connected devices are poised to advance Malaysia’s healthcare industry. The government has established a ‘Connected Healthcare Cluster’, to drive technology advancements in the application of Internet of Things for the healthcare arena. [image: Connected World]

08-Dec-14 87% of people in major markets around the globe believe that using technology to monitor health on-the-go will be the most important future medical innovation, according to research sponsored by GE Healthcare. People in Brazil also want shorter waiting times; those in India want better quality healthcare. [image: GE Healthcare]

22-Dec-14 Singapore-based mHealth startup RingMD will be rolling out a platform offering audio and video medical solutions in North America in Jan-15. It also plans to establish an innovation centre in South Carolina. [image: mobihealthnews]

09-Dec-14 Taiwan Mobile has unveiled its second generation near-field communication (NFC)-capable wristband aimed at assisting elderly people. The new smart band can automatically pair with any NFC smartphone wirelessly without the need to download an app, and alert carers to the wearer’s location using GPS. [image: CNA]

14-Dec-14 Mobile health and wellness clinic mobD is tying up with She Taxi in the Indian state of Kerala, the country’s first technology-enabled, women-only taxi. The She Taxis will be equipped with basic health facilities to provide immediate help in the event of an illness, including first-aid kits and digital glucometers. [image: The Hindu Business Line]